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September 26, 2017

Open Book - An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October ::

Date: Tuesday September 26, 2017
Time: 8:00 PM

An Evening withJustin Furstenfeld
of Blue October
at the Laredo Energy ArenaTuesday, September 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 21, 2017

LAREDO, TX – Frontman Justin Furstenfeld of Alternative Rock band Blue October will do a solo acoustic performance off the album Open Book on Tuesday, September 26 at the Laredo Energy Arena’s Club Annex.

“Justin Furstenfeld will perform with only a Guild acoustic guitar and his voice,” said Xavier Villalon, General Manager of the SMG - Managed Laredo Energy Arena. “This solo acoustic performance will feature all the songs from previous releases by the band Blue October and The Last Wish.”

Prices: $35 | $25(Facility Fee Included)
Tickets Available at the LEA Box Office, Ticketmaster.com
or charge by phone at 800-745-300

Justin Furstenfeld

Furstenfeld grew up listening to hip-hop, rock, country and dance. He idolized artists like Idaho, Marvin Gaye, The Smiths, Peter Gabriel, Red House Painters, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Bahaus and Pink Floyd.

He formed the band The Last Wish at the age of 13 during his high school years at Houston’s prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He has written over 500 songs influenced by Michael Stipe, The Cure, The Smiths, The Pixies, Peter Gabriel, Idaho, Elliot Smith, Blue Miller, George Winston, Jean-Michel Basquiat and U2.

Furstenfeld toured with Twilight series author Stephanie Meyer in a sold out 4-city book/concert tour. He is also a painter which he’s produced the artworks for two of Blue October albums, t-shirts and posters.